Intro: This was initially one post listing out 20 great methods or things you can use to find inspiration in your life. I have decided to expand upon each one (in no particular order!) because so often we read “how-to’s” and different things we should do in list forms – and typically no action is ever taken. I wanted to talk in more detail about how I interpret and get inspired by each one.

#14 – Get Organized

“The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” …

Intro: This was initially one post listing out 20 great methods or things you can use to find inspiration in your life. I have decided to expand upon each one (in no particular order!) because so often we read “how-to’s” and different things we should do in list forms – and typically no action is ever taken. I wanted to talk in more detail about how I interpret and get inspired by each one.

#15 – Be Present for the Sunrise

“Through the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its …

“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness” -Jean de La Bruyère
When you get into the world of blogging, you go through a period of indulgence in numerous other blogs that cover similar subjects as yours. Maybe that period never ends or maybe I’m just a personal development, inspirational, and motivational junkie, which could very well be the case. A common topic I consistently read is in regards to taking action – and how critical it is to any …

I’m a big fan of all the quotes I write about, but this really has me going today.
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” – Josh BIllings
Initial Thoughts
I immediately love this quote because it rings so true with me personally, and I can only imagine that many of you find this quote intriguing as well. I can think of some things I’ve done right off that bat that have caused me some heartache that I …

Being more disciplined is a focus in my life right now. I thought it would serve my audience well to share!
“Discipline is remembering what you want.” – David Campbell
Initial Thoughts
I’m not always disciplined, but it’s okay because I make up for it in other places. I know what I want for the most part, but what’s the real connection between discipline and remembering what I want? I get my job done just fine and I still know what I want.

Digging Deeper
The trick with being disciplined is pulling …

“Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece.” – Nadia Boulanger
Initial Thoughts
I rush. I often don’t think things entirely through. So, naturally not all of my goals and dreams receive my time and attention. Do things sometimes fall through the cracks? Sure. You can’t always give the amount of attention you want to towards hobbies, dreams, your job, etc. So, I guess I am denying myself the things I really want because I …

Those of you that know me personally, won’t be surprised by this one. Mostly because I am a huge fan of Seinfeld, and to this day I catch the reruns whenever I get the chance.
“It’s amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world everyday always just exactly fits the newspaper.” -Jerry Seinfeld
Initial Thoughts
The most important news always hits the front page, right? Or, in this day and age, the stuff we all need to know is right there on the home page, right? Man, …